Omeprazole+dicyclomine

Before taking Omeprazole+dicyclomine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, proton pump inhibitors, or other medications. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements to rule out any side effects or interactions. Also, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney diseases, urinary retention problems (enlarged prostate), glaucoma (high eye pressure), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), high blood pressure, nervous system disorders, drug addiction, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder) and hiatus hernia (stomach pushes into the chest cavity), before using Omeprazole+dicyclomine. Do not use Omeprazole+dicyclomine for a prolonged period, as it may decrease your bone mineral density, leading to fractures. Omeprazole+dicyclomine should be used with caution and only under your doctor’s supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems like blockage, severe ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), active bleeding, or bladder obstruction. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before starting this medication. Omeprazole+dicyclomine is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it can pass into breast milk. Your doctor may suggest you discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. Omeprazole+dicyclomine is also not recommended for use in children under 6 months old, as it may cause serious side effects. This medicine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness, affecting your mental focus; hence, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Omeprazole+dicyclomine may interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), anti-HIV drugs (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotics (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin), anticancer drugs (methotrexate), antidepressants (brexanolone), anticholinergics (atropine), electrolytes (potassium chloride, potassium citrate), and antiseizure medications (topiramate, zonisamide). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking Omeprazole+dicyclomine with alcohol, as it may increase the risk of side effects, and with St John's wort (a herbal plant that is used as an anti-depressant), as it may affect its absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have certain medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney diseases, stomach/intestinal problems (blockage, severe ulcers, and active bleeding), urinary retention problems (enlarged prostate), glaucoma (high eye pressure), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), high blood pressure, nervous system disorders, drug addiction, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder) and hiatus hernia (stomach pushes into the chest cavity).

• Avoid consuming acid-triggering foods or drinks, such as high-fat and spicy foods, citrus fruits or juices, onions, tomatoes, peppermint, chocolate, and caffeinated beverages.
• Make sure to eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.
• Do not go to bed immediately after eating. Instead, sit in a relaxed position for better digestion.
• Before going to sleep, raise your bedhead so that your head and chest are higher than your feet to prevent stomach acid from flowing back into your food pipe.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol and smoking cigarettes, as they can increase the production of stomach acid or damage the valve (sphincter) that prevents backflow of the stomach acid into the food pipe.
• Include high-fibre foods, berries, cherries, leafy greens (kale, spinach), and black pepper in your diet.
• Consume fermented dairy products, like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi, which contain probiotics that help in the prevention of excess stomach acid production.

Omeprazole+dicyclomine may alter certain medical tests, such as for neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test) and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such diagnostic tests, please inform the person performing the tests.